Hybrid tea rose plant named &#39;jacepirt&#39;

ABSTRACT

Hybrid tea rose plant having large, bright pink and light yellow striped flowers having a spicy fragrance; dark green, glossy foliage and vigorous, upright growth.

[0001] The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety ofrose plant of the hybrid tea class which was originated by me bycrossing an unnamed seedling with an unnamed seedling.

[0002] The primary objective of this breeding was to produce a new rosevariety having the bright pink and white stripes on the flowers of thehybrid tea female parent combined with the vigorous growth, large flowersize and fragrance of the male parent. The objective was substantiallyachieved, along with other desirable improvements, as evidenced by thefollowing unique combination of characteristics that are outstanding inthe new variety and that distinguish it from its parents, as well asfrom all other varieties of which I am aware:

[0003] 1. Bright pink and light yellow striped flowers;

[0004] 2. Large flower size;

[0005] 3. Vigorous, upright growth;

[0006] 4. Spicy fragrance; and

[0007] 5. Dark green, glossy foliage.

[0008] Asexual reproduction of this new variety by budding on Dr. Hueyunderstock, as performed at Wasco, Calif., shows that the foregoing andall other characteristics and distinctions come true to form and areestablished and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

[0009] The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of thevegetative growth and flowers of this new variety in different stages ofdevelopment, depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonablypossible to make the same in a color illustration of this character.

[0010] The following is a detailed description of my new rose cultivarwith color descriptions using terminology in accordance with The RoyalHorticultural Society (London) colour chart, except where ordinarydictionary significance of color is indicated.

[0011] Parentage:

[0012]Seed parent.—Unnamed. (unnamed seedling×unnamed seedling.)

[0013]Pollen parent.—Unnamed. (Bridal Pink v. unnamed seedling.)

[0014] Classification:

[0015]Botanical.—Rosa hybrida.

[0016]Commercial.—Hybrid tea.

FLOWER

[0017] Observations made from specimens grown in a garden environment atSomis, Calif. in March, 1999 to November, 2000.

[0018] Blooming Habit: Continuous.

[0019] Bud:

[0020]Size.—About 1¾ inches long when the petals start to unfurl.

[0021]Form.—The bud form is long, pointed ovoid.

[0022]Color.—When sepals first divide, bud color is Yellow Group 8C inareas along with Red Group 47B. When half blown, the upper sides of thepetals are Red Group 53D with areas of Yellow Group 8D. The lower thirdof petal, in a broad half-moon, is Yellow Group 8C; and the lower sidesof the petals are Yellow Group 8C except around the very edge of thepetals where there is a faint edge of Red Group 53D.

[0023]Sepals.—Color: Green Group 53C with areas of Greyed-Purple Group183C where they are exposed to bright sunlight. Surface texture: Coveredin fine hairs. There are three lightly appendaged sepals. There are twounappendaged sepals with hairy edges.

[0024]Receptacle.—Color: Green Group 139B. Shape: Funnel. Size: Medium,about ⅜″×¼″. Surface: Smooth but with many very fine hairs. Peduncle:Length: Medium, averaging about 2½ inches. Surface: Smooth. Color: GreenGroup 137D except where exposed to bright sunlight. Then it isGreyed-Purple Group 183A. Strength: Stiff, erect.

[0025] Bloom:

[0026]Size.—Large. Average open size is 4½ inches.

[0027]Borne.—Singly.

[0028]Stems.—Strength: Strong. Average length is about 14-18 inches.

[0029]Form.—When first open: High centered. Permanence: Flattens, petalscurl back.

[0030]Petalage.—Number of petals under normal conditions: 25.

[0031]Color.—The upper sides of the petals are Red Group 53D on theouter portions with areas of Yellow Group 8D. The inner third of thepetal is Yellow Group 8C.. The reverse sides of the petals are YellowGroup 8C except around the petal edge where there is a thin line of RedGroup 53D. The base of each petal has a small ({fraction(3/16)}″×{fraction (3/16)}″) area of Yellow Group 13B on the uppersurface. The lower surface has no discernible color spot. The majorcolor on the upper side is Red Group 53D.

[0032]Variegations.—None.

[0033]Discoloration.—The general tonality at the end of the first day:No change. At the end of the third day: No change. By day five or six,there is a fading of the yellow coloration on upper surface to YellowGroup 8D.

[0034]Fragrance.—Moderate, spicy.

[0035] Petals:

[0036]Texture.—Thick.

[0037]Shape.—Round.

[0038]Form.—Tips slightly recurved.

[0039]Arrangement.—Imbricated. There are no petaloids in the center.

[0040]Persistence.—Petals drop off cleanly before drying.

[0041]Lastingness.—On the plant: Fair (about 6 days). As a cut flower:Fair (about 6 days).

[0042] Reproductive Parts:

[0043]Anthers.—Size: Medium. Quantity: Many. Color: Yellow-Orange Group16C. Arrangement: Regular around styles.

[0044]Filaments.—Color: Yellow-Orange Group 16C, but near the basebecome Yellow-Orange Group 17D.

[0045]Pollen.—Color: Yellow-Orange Group 22B.

[0046]Hips.—Not observed with natural pollination.

[0047]Styles.—Color: Red Group 53B.

[0048]Stigmas.—Color: Yellow-White Group 158B.

[0049] Plant:

[0050]Form.—Bush.

[0051]Growth.—Vigorous, upright, branching. At maturity, height is 5½feet, width is 4 feet.

[0052] Foliage: Number of leaflets on normal mid-stem leaves: 5 or 7.

[0053]Size.—Medium (5½ inches long×1½ inches wide).

[0054]Quantity.—Abundant.

[0055]Color.—New foliage: Upper and lower surfaces: Greyed-Red Group178A. Old foliage: Upper surface: Green Group 131A. Lower surface: GreenGroup 139B.

[0056] Leaflets:

[0057]Shape.—Pointed oval.

[0058]Texture.—Leathery, glossy.

[0059]Edge.—Serrated.

[0060]Serration.—Single, small.

[0061]Petiole rachis.—Color: Green Group 139C.

[0062]Petiole underside.—Smooth with occassional prickles.

[0063]Stipules.—Medium (about ½ inch), serrated.

[0064]Disease resistance.—Resistant to mildew and rust, susceptible toblackspot under normal growing conditions.

[0065] Wood:

[0066]New wood.—Color: Greyed-Purple Group 183A. Bark: Smooth.

[0067]Old wood.—Color: Green Group 137B. Bark: Smooth.

[0068] Prickles:

[0069]Quantity.—On main canes from base: Ordinary. On laterals from maincanes: Ordinary.

[0070]Form.—Medium, hooked downward.

[0071]Color when young.—Greyed-Purple Group 187A.

[0072]Color when mature.—Greyed-Orange Group 173C.

[0073] Small Prickles:

[0074]Quantity.—On main stalks: None. On laterals: None.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea class, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by its large, bright pink and light yellow striped flowers having a spicy fragrance; dark green, glossy foliage and vigorous, upright growth. 